Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
This section provides the latest UK business management news and legislation affecting small business owners.
The business department will rely on volunteers not business schools to deliver 1:1 mentorship to 30,000 small businesses. And it's looking for an outsourced management company to be paid £8m a year to deliver this now volunteer-driven programme
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Government announces 16 business sectors where small business workers could be exempt from self-isolation, despite being pinged by the NHS Covid app
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As part of its latest Konzept edition, Deutsche Bank has suggested introducing a 5 per cent tax on employees working from home
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Find out how you can apply for the Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme to recover the costs of employees shielding, sick or self-isolating
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Latest Federation of Small Businesses survey shows how ever-increasing minimum wage demands are hurting investment and productivity
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Many UK businesses are putting themselves at risk of not being able to continue trading in the EU if a no deal Brexit occurs. A few simple steps can ensure business can continue
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Despite ongoing uncertainty over Brexit and what it will mean in practical terms UK small businesses should be reviewing any potential impact on their organisation and taking contingency steps where necessary. Robert Marchant outlines the top ten practical steps.
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A new survey shows that internet issues are the largest management stressor among SME owners, followed by GDPR and cyber security.
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Despite ongoing uncertainty over Brexit and what it will mean in practical terms UK small businesses should be reviewing any potential impact on their organisation and taking contingency steps where necessary. Robert Marchant outlines the top ten practical steps.
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A new survey shows that internet issues are the largest management stressor among SME owners, followed by GDPR and cyber security.
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A new prompt payment initiative may stop late-paying companies from winning government contracts until they shape up.
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It's officially less than 40 days until Christmas, meaning SMEs might not be paid for their work before the big day.
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Bad management can lead to stress and other problems for employees, according to an employment expert.
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Open plan offices are often seen as a plus by bosses, but they can be problematic. Here's how to make this office layout work for everyone.
Partner content
Hospitality businesses have faced a number of challenges in the last couple of years. Find out what funding and support is available.
Financing
Here we explore six types of business funding that can help your UK tech company expand and reach its goals.
Business Loans
Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.
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Getting the most out of TikTok can help you reach a new audience and grow your business this Christmas.